Old-fashioned hot chocolate,nostalgichot chocolate with marshmallows, intense and powerful hot chocolate, surprising and even unusual hot chocolate... Whatever your definition of "the best hot chocolate," you'll be able to find it inParis and the Ile-de-France region. Embark on a journey to discover the best placesto drink a good hot chocolate, especially when it's cold outside!
Whether you're looking for historic tea rooms, theshopsof renowned pastry chefs, luxury hotels, orlesser-known butalready irresistiblespots, set out in search of the best hot chocolate in the capital. With winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to discover your next favorite chocolate spot. It's a great way to get through the gray days ahead in the coming weeks!
So, are you looking for the perfect place for achocolate-filledsnack or tea time? With all these comforting places to drink a delicious hot chocolate, you'll have no more excuses to complain about the cold!
Violetta and Alfredo's Hot Chocolates
When it comes to hot chocolate, Violetta and Alfredo spoil us with a wonderful selection of comforting drinks to enjoy on the premises. There are the classic old-fashioned hot chocolates, available in three versions—dark with 60% cocoa, milk, or white—all priced at €6. Special mention goes to the Spanish hot chocolate, which is thicker and more generous than its cousins, a truly creamy treat that warms you up instantly. Those looking to escape will be tempted by the Choco-coco, which subtly combines milk chocolate, coconut milk, and crunchy shavings (€6.50). Finally, the Viennese chocolate, topped with generous whipped cream, remains a sure bet for foodies (€7). [Read more]
La Réserve unveils a signature hot chocolate to enjoy as a refined snack.
To mark its tenth anniversary, La Réserve Paris is unveiling its new signature hot chocolate 2025, created by Chef Jérôme Banctel and Pastry Chef Jordan Talbot. A gourmet treat to be enjoyed by the fireside until April 2026. [Read more]
Hot Chocolate at Mandarin Lutetia in Saint-Germain
We love the sublime Viennese chocolate at Mandarin Lutetia, which you can enjoy under the beautiful glass roof of Saint Germain, just a stone's throw from Le Bon Marché. Expect to pay €18 for this melt-in-the-mouth treat. [Read more]
The Ritz is opening a Christmas pop-up store on Place Vendôme featuring a giant teddy bear named Teddy B(e)ar.
The Ritz Paris is installing a giant 2.5-meter Teddy B(e)ar bear in Place Vendôme for the holiday season, from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. On the program: signature hot chocolate, exclusive marshmallows, and a pop-up store dedicated to bear bellboys. [Read more]
Fay'si Tis, ultra-indulgent cookies and hot chocolate at low prices in Paris
Let's discover Fay'si Tis in the 11th arrondissement, near Bastille. This shop offers generous cookies, original hot chocolates, and creative lattes that you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Fay'si Tis and its beautiful story delight us with affordable homemade creations. We'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Hot chocolate at Le Bristol
At Le Bristol, you can choose between hot chocolate from the Épicerie to take away or from Café Antonia, which is served with vanilla cream and milk to add to your liking—it's up to you. [Read more]
These delicious hot chocolates in Paris make us love Dengo.
Always on the hunt for the best hot chocolate in Paris, we went to try Dengo, a brand offering Brazilian hot chocolate with unique flavors such as tonka bean, Christmas spices, and Bahia pepper, prepared with oat milk. Three locations in the 6th arrondissement, Montmartre, and most recently in the Marais await those who love good cocoa and want to enjoy a gourmet moment. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Paris: a Waffle Chalet is setting up in the garden of the Les Jardins du Marais hotel.
For the holiday season, the Les Jardins du Marais hotel invites you to a magical and gourmet break in its 1,000 m² garden. Until January 11, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, head to the Chalet à Gaufres to savor sweet and savory creations, accompanied by comforting hot drinks. [Read more]
Hot chocolate from the Peninsula at the Lobby
How about a gourmet break at the Péninsula? One of the best hot chocolates in Paris is hidden inside the palace. Made from a unique and exclusive chocolate, this creamy chocolate is as balanced as it is explosive. [Read more]
Delicious hot chocolate at the Bulgari Hotel Paris
Near the Champs-Élysées, the Bulgari Hotel Paris invites you to an exceptional Tea Time this autumn, orchestrated by Chefs Niko Romito and Guillaume Smagghe. And for lovers of hot chocolate, the house offers a hot drink worthy of the finest Italian chocolate. [Read more]
Le Chocolat chaud du Ritz Le Comptoir - salon de thé
In his Ritz patisserie, François Perret offers us ultra-gourmand drinks with pastry flavors. The famous old-fashioned hot chocolate is also available, just the way we like it. [Read more]
Atelier Pages, star chef Ryuji Teshima's delicious Franco-Japanese chocolate shop in Paris
Atelier Pages is the name of this chocolate shop in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which is sure to please your palate. At the helm is Michelin-starred chef Ryuji Teshima, aka Teshi, who sublimates the finest chocolate vintages with Japanese inspiration. Bites, bars, homemade granola, caramel-filled shortbread and ultra-gourmand spreads, this new address promises a tasting experience rich in discovery. [Read more]
Pleincoeur's hot chocolate by Maxime Frédéric
Pleincoeur's hot chocolate combines two wild cocoa varieties (Bolivia and Peru), Normandy farm milk from La Fosse à l'Eau, and panela for a silky texture and intense chocolate flavor. Hot chocolate costs €5. [Read more]
La Chocolaterie de William Artigue: Christmas creations and hot chocolate near Canal Saint-Martin
We're off to the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris' 10th arrondissement to discover the chocolaterie of William Artigue, a young and talented chocolatier who unveils a range of gourmet creations, from chocolates to confectionery. Trained by masters such as Patrick Roger and Jacques Genin, his atelier-boutique offers a universe combining tradition and innovation, with unique Christmas creations and divine hot chocolate to sublimate the Parisian winter. [Read more]
Hot chocolate in Paris
We're off to Tout Paris on the heights of Cheval Blanc for a delicious, confidential snack. Sit back, admire the capital and enjoy a delicious chocolate accompanied by Maxime Frédéric's creations. [Read more]
Hot chocolate at Entithé, in Les Batignolles
Rain or shine, come and relax in Batignolles' cosiest tearoom, where vegetarian cakes and savoury dishes fill your belly without compromising on gourmet pleasure! [Read more]
Pingwoo's cute hot chocolate
The charming coffee shop Pingwoo, located in BoomBoom Villette, offers a new regressive and decorated hot chocolate, to be enjoyed with beautiful gourmet pastries in a beautiful tea room, enough to comfort you! [Read more]
Hot chocolate at Les Deux Magots
We love the hot chocolate at Les Deux Magots, made the old-fashioned way and served with whipped cream. [Read more]
LV Dream hot chocolate
Head to Maxime Frédéric's café-tea room at LV Dream by Vuitton for a delicious hot chocolate accompanied by sweets or savouries. [Read more]
Manufacture Plaq and its unique hot chocolate in Paris
Manufacture Plaq, located in the charming Rue du Nil in Paris, has something to appeal to lovers of fine artisan chocolates and those in search of exceptional hot chocolate. A chocolatier who masters original cocoa, from bean to plate, we love it. [Read more]
Cakepart, the unique Parisian coffee shop specializing in sweet and savory cakes
Feel like going back to childhood? Head to Cakepart, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, for a 100% sweet or savoury cake experience, full of gourmet goodness and original flavours! [Read more]
8 gourmet hot chocolates from Une Glace à Paris
Hot chocolates at Une Glace à Paris? Few people know it, but the stores of the famous Parisian ice cream parlour offer no less than 7 ultra-gourmand hot chocolates to enjoy on the spot or to take away with, why not, the ice cream pastries of the house. [Read more]
Le Chat Mallows Café, the cosy, gourmet place to cuddle cats
To meet the cutest cats in Paris's 15th arrondissement, head to Chat Mallows Café, a super-cozy cat café! Enjoy cuddles, donuts and hot feline drinks. [Read more]
Jade Génin's hot chocolate with almond cream
Jade Génin makes hot chocolate with 100% almond cream, dark chocolate, and mineral water for an incomparable result. It costs €7.50 to take away. [Read more]
L'Éclair de Génie Café and its crazy hot chocolates
Christophe Adam awaits you at his new-generation Éclair de Génie Café in the 2nd arrondissement, a new coffee shop that combines ultra-original gourmet drinks with creative pastries and delights. As for hot chocolate, there's the almost non-Viennese chocolate and the Dirty Hot Chocolate at €7, as well as the chocolate flower that opens when the chocolate is poured! A magical show to discover. [Read more]
Hot chocolate from Le Jardin de Mademoiselle
Le Jardin de Mademoiselle, our favorite boutique-tea room in the 7th arrondissement, offers excellent hot chocolate accompanied by beautiful homemade pastries, enough to indulge yourself and have a good time. [Read more]
Crillon's hot chocolate
The Hôtel de Crillon unveils an excellent homemade hot chocolate, just the way we like it. We also take the opportunity to relax in the tea room and indulge in the sweet treats of Matthieu Carlin, the head pastry chef. [Read more]
Kalany Mya's hot chocolate
In Paris's famous Passage du Grand Cerf, Kalany Mya offers a lovely place to relax and, above all, enjoy delicious, healthy and generous cakes and hot chocolates. [Read more]
Lactem, the ultra gourmet coffee shop that delights bruncheurs
Lactem is the place to be on the Grands Boulevards. This warm and quirky coffee-shop serves up ultra-comfortable treats. On the menu: good coffee, thick cookies and a great brunch! [Read more]
The George V's delicious hot chocolate with spices
At the George V, you'll not only be served a delicious hot chocolate that you can dilute to your heart's content, but it's also served with cream and marshmallows! [Read more]
Pierre Hermé's Mogador hot chocolate
Pierre Hermé, Meilleur Pâtissier du Monde, our very own Picasso of pastry-making, offers delicious hot chocolates in his tea rooms in Saint-Germain des Près, Beaupassage and on the Champs-Elysées! The Mogador version (with passion fruit) is a real rediscovery. [Read more]
Café Pavane: Manon Hévin's restaurant and tea room
Facing the Jardin du Luxembourg, Café Pavane is the first tea room from Manon Hévin, daughter of Jean-Paul Hévin. For this gourmet address, she imagined a little cocoon featuring Russian-inspired dishes and the emblematic cakes of her dad, the famous MOF chocolatier. Here, at last, is an ideal place to enjoy Jean-Paul Hévin's Cheesecake Mazaltov, Pomme de terre and Longchamp chocolat! [Read more]
Toraya Matcha Hot Chocolate
If you're a matcha lover, head for Toraya. At this Japanese tearoom, hot chocolate is made with organic soy milk and blended with matcha tea. Available at 7.9 euros, it's perfect served with Namagashi, traditional Japanese sweet bites. Beware, they change often and promise a different journey of the senses with each visit! [Read more]
Cyril Lignac's Hot Chocolate
Nestled in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, Cyril Lignac and Benoit Couvrand's boutique-café seduces cocoa-lovers with its chocolate pastries, viennoiseries and hot chocolate to enjoy on the premises or to take away. [Read more]
Original hot chocolates from Maison Chapon
The shop works with rare cocoa beans from Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Madagascar, and you can taste it. You can choose between three versions: with water for a pure and intense taste, with milk for a smoother flavor, or with spices for a warm touch. The Christmas spice version is a hit with those seeking comfort on cold days. The white chocolate vanilla is also very popular with lovers of delicate flavors. Expect to pay €7 for a hot chocolate. [Read more]
Le Jardin Sucré opens its chocolate shop and tearoom in Dampierre, Yvelines
Food lovers beware: Jardin Sucré has opened its chocolate shop and tea room in Dampierre, just a stone's throw from the château. It's a new chapter for the couple, who already delight us in Cernay-la-Ville and Paris. We're off to the former Auberge Saint-Pierre, which has come back to life with this opening. [Read more]
Rosa Bonheur's hot chocolate
How about combining cultural discovery with a divine brunch for Mother's Day? Head to the Château et Aletier Rosa Bonheur for a great time to share. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
